"Runners asked for a lace-up model, and Vibram has responded with exactly that. The shoe builds upon the original ground-breaking design of the Vibram FiveFingers Bikila, introduced last year as the company’s first model built specifically for barefoot running; 'for a more natural running experience,' as the company’s own website states the matter..."

I wear my VFF's all the time. I walk in them, jog in them, bike in them, shop in them...they are my everyday shoe.

This is my third pair of vibram's (also have komodo ls & kso's) and I have found that I much prefer the ls to the velcro shoes. They are easier to put on and just feel better to my feet.I also prefer the slightly thicker soul and better traction to the kso's. I chose the Bikila because I first owned the komodos and loved almost all of them except where the colors joined between two toes. The bikila's looked very similar, minus the color change between the toes, and so far I have been very pleased! However, just like any of the other vibrams' I have owned, this pair has a rub spot which needs broken in, but once they are, they will be perfect for me!

This is my third fivefinger pair and I absolute love it! I have the classic smartwool and the sprint, and this one provides the best support and fits the best. It is a little bit more hard to get on than the classic and sprint, but still worth the struggle. I tried the normal Bikila with the velcro strap and it did not fit as well as the LS. The sizing is different from all the other types so make sure to check the sizing chart.

I trail run 3 miles every other day. I have never used anything but regular running shoes. I had to learn to run more gingerly and mindful and land on the ball of my foot, not my heal. Once I got over the inital pain of new and very sore calve muscles, I had no pain. In fact, I used to have hip pain, but don't any longer. I wear these everytime I run and I'm really happy with them. I'm 33 and very physically fit and do yoga too, so not sure how these would work for a beginner with bad form. Also, when they start to stink I just toss them in the wash.

These are my favorite Vibrams and I one 5 pair. They are the easiest to slip on, they are not so tight in the ankle, and you can wear them all day. Very comfortable. Only downside is they are not snug like my KSOs so you do get sand and small grit in your shoe. But for the comfort, style and ease to slip on, I can live with that.

The most comfortable my feet have ever been! I wear them from early Spring to late Winter. Haven't ventured out in the snow with them yet since I'm not a winter person. Wouldn't trade them for anything except another pair. I own 5 pairs already! Nuff said.